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Focusing Tip #911 – If you’re anxious about the US election (or anything else)

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 30, 2024April 29, 2025

Are you anxious about current events? Read on… Dear Readers, Yes, I’m anxious about the US election. But I’m not as anxious…

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Focusing Tip #908 – “For me it felt like words only”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell October 9, 2024April 29, 2025

What if you try saying the recommended words, and it makes no difference? Read on… A Reader writes: I followed your advice…

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Focusing Tip #901 – Anxious Parts – “A lot of my thoughts are rooted in some sort of worry”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell August 15, 2024April 2, 2025

Do you spend time imagining uncertain futures or ruminating about the past? Read on… A Reader writes: A lot of my thoughts…

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Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Stress: Returning to Your Calm Steady Center

ByAnn Weiser Cornell March 16, 2023July 9, 2024

When stress levels are up and calm feels a thousand miles away, being taken over by anxious parts of you is even…

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Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Stress: Enjoyable Feelings As A Resource

ByAnn Weiser Cornell March 14, 2023July 9, 2024

Enjoyable feelings can be an empowering resource when uncomfortable feelings show up. In Inner Relationship Focusing, we teach you to turn toward…

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Anxiety, Overwhelm, and Stress: A Process to Find Calm

ByAnn Weiser Cornell March 2, 2023August 27, 2024

Strong, uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, stress, and anger can be overwhelming. But you can find your way to a calmer place when…

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“I wish I could let my strong feelings go and get on with life.”
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Focusing Tip #807 – “I wish I could let my feelings go and get on with life.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell August 3, 2022July 9, 2024

What can you do with strong feelings that seem to be in your way? Read on… Helen writes: I get strong feelings…

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“My mind is so active at bedtime, mostly with anxious worries, that I'm having a hard time falling asleep.”
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Focusing Tip #777 – “I long to be able to sleep better.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell December 1, 2021July 9, 2024

Are you tired in the morning because of anxious thoughts at night? Read on… A Reader writes: So much is coming at us…

Read More Focusing Tip #777 – “I long to be able to sleep better.”Continue

“I am experiencing headaches when I bring my attention to the felt sense...”
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Focusing Tip #769 – “I get headaches when I bring attention to the felt sense”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell September 29, 2021August 26, 2024

Do you ever get symptoms when you start to do Focusing? Read on… Pádraig writes: Since I began Focusing, I am becoming…

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Does listening to your inner knowing get hijacked by your anxious thoughts?
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Focusing Tip #745 – “I can’t seem to quiet my thoughts enough to sense what I deeply know.”

ByAnn Weiser Cornell March 24, 2021August 6, 2024

Does listening to your inner knowing get hijacked by your anxious thoughts? Read on… Eve writes: I’ve heard you say it’s possible…

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      Start Your Shift
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      Getting Free:
      A Year of Untangling
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      • On-Demand Courses
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